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Come, Thou Almighty King

Author: Unknown Hymnal: LH1941 #239 (1941) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise. Father all-glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend. Come and Thy people bless And give Thy Word success; Stablish Thy righteousness, Savior and Friend! 3 Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Thou, who almighty art, Now rule in ev'ry heart And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of Pow'r! 4 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be Hence evermore! His sov'reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore~ Amen. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Scripture: Revelation 4:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN

Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star

Author: Richard Massie; Christian K. von Rosenroth Hymnal: LH1941 #539 (1941) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.3 Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star, Light of light without beginning; Shine upon us from afar That we may be kept from sinning. Drive away by Thy clear light Our dark night. 2 Let Thy grace, like morning dew Falling soft on barren places, Comfort, quicken, and renew Our dry souls and dying graces; Bless Thy flock from Thy rich store Evermore. 3 May Thy fervent love destroy Our cold works, in us awaking Ardent zeal and holy joy At the purple morn's first breaking. Let us truly rise ere yet Life has set. 4 Ah! Thou Dayspring from on high, Grant that at Thy next appearing We who in the graves do lie May arise, Thy summons hearing, And rejoice in our new life, Far from strife. 5 Light us to those heavenly spheres, Sun of grace, in glory shrouded; Lead us through this vale of tears To the land where days unclouded, Purest joy, and perfect peace Never cease. Amen. Topics: Times and Seasons Morning Scripture: Psalm 88:13 Languages: English Tune Title: MORGENGLANZ DER EWIGHEIT

Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come

Author: Johann G. Olearius; August Crull, d. 1823 Hymnal: LH1941 #55 (1941) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 First Line: Come, Thou precious Ransom come Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou precious Ransom, come, Only Hope for sinful mortals! Come, O Savior of the world! Open are to Thee all portals. Come, Thy beauty let us see; Anxiously we wait for Thee. 2 Enter now my waiting heart, Glorious King and Lord most holy. Dwell in me and ne'er depart, Tho' I am but poor and lowly. Ah, what riches will be mine When Thou art my Guest Divine! 3 My hosannas and my palms Graciously receive, I pray Thee. Evermore, as best I can, Savior, I will homage pay Thee; And in faith I will embrace, Lord, Thy merit thro' Thy grace. 4 Hail, hosanna, David's Son! Help, Lord, hear our supplication! Let Thy kingdom, scepter, crown, Bring us blessing and salvation, That forever we may sing: Hail, hosanna! to our King. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent Scripture: Matthew 21:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MEINEN JESUM LASS' ICH NICHT

Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: LH1941 #149 (1941) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 First Line: Come to Calv'ry's holy mountain Lyrics: 1 Come to Calv'ry's holy mountain, Sinners, ruined by the Fall; Here a pure and healing fountain Flows to you, to me, to all, In a full, perpetual tide, Opened when our Savior died. 2 Come in poverty and meanness, Come defiled, without, within; From infection and uncleanness, From the leprosy of sin, Wash your robes and make them white; Ye shall walk with God in light. 3 Come in sorrow and contrition, Wounded, impotent, and blind; Here the guilty free remission, Here the troubled peace, may find. Health this fountain will restore; He that drinks shall thirst no more. 4 He that drinks shall live forever; 'Tis a soul-renewing flood. God is faithful; God will never Break His covenant of blood, Signed when our Redeemer died, Sealed when He was glorified. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent Scripture: Mark 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: CONSOLATION

Come unto Me, Ye Weary

Author: William C. Dix Hymnal: LH1941 #276 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 "Come unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." O blessed voice of Jesus, Which comes to hearts opprest! It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. 2 "Come unto Me, ye wand'rers, And I will give you light." O loving voice of Jesus, Which comes to cheer the night! Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had lost our way; But Thou hast bro't us gladness And songs at break of day. 3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." O cheering voice of Jesus, Which comes to aid our strife! The Foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty And stronger than the strong. 4 "And whosoever cometh, I will not cast him out." O patient love of Jesus, Which drives away our doubt, Which, tho' we be unworthy Of love so great and free, Invites us very sinners To come, dear Lord, to Thee! Amen. Topics: Invitation Scripture: John 6:27 Languages: Latin Tune Title: ANTHES

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Hymnal: LH1941 #531 (1941) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish; Come to the Mercy-seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heav'n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, Light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure; Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, Earth has no sorrow that Heav'n cannot cure. 3 Here see the Bread of Life; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but Heav'n can remove. Amen. Topics: Cross and Comfort Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ALMA REDEMPTORIS MATER

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

Author: John of Damascus; John M. Neale Hymnal: LH1941 #204 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God hath bro't His Israel Into joy from sadness. 'Tis the spring of souls today: Christ hath burst His prison And from three days' sleep in death As a sun hath risen. 2 All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From His light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. Neither could the gates of death Nor the tomb's dark portal Nor the watchers, nor the seal Hold Thee as a mortal. 3 But today amidst Thine own Thou didst stand, bestowing That Thy peace which evermore Passeth human knowing. Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God hath bro't His Israel Into joy from sadness. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Easter Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21 Languages: English Tune Title: SCHWING DICH AUF

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: LH1941 #574 (1941) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come; Raise the song of Harvest-home. All be safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied. Come to God's own temple, come; Raise the song of Harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear. Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord, our God, shall come And shall take His harvest home; From His field shall in that day All offenses purge away; Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final Harvest-home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, There, forever purified, In Thy garner to abide. Come with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious Harvest-home. Amen. Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #461 Scripture: Isaiah 9:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE

Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising

Author: Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: LH1941 #90 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.7 Topics: The Church Year Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:15 Languages: English Tune Title: QUEM PASTORES

Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Olearius Hymnal: LH1941 #61 (1941) Meter: 6.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 First Line: Comfort, comfort ye My people Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye My people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrow’s load. Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over. 2 Yea, her sins our God will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed; All that well deserved His anger He will not more see or heed. She hath suffered many a day, Now her griefs have passed away; God will change her pining sadness Into ever-springing gladness. 3 Hark, the Herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all men to repentance, Since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet Him, And the hills bow down to greet Him. 4 Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign; For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH, SEHR

Commit Whatever Grieves Thee

Author: Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: LH1941 #520 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Commit whatever grieves thee Into the gracious hands Of Him who never leaves thee, Who heav’n and earth commands. Who points the clouds their courses, Whom winds and waves obey, He will direct thy footsteps And find for thee a way. 2 On Him place thy reliance If thou wouldst be secure; His work thou must consider If thine is to endure. By anxious sighs and grieving And self-tormenting care God is not moved to giving; All must be gained by prayer. 3 Thy truth and grace, O Father, Most surely see and know Both what is good and evil For mortal man below. According to Thy counsel Thou wilt Thy work pursue; And what Thy wisdom chooseth Thy might will always do. 4 Thy hand is never shortened, All things must serve Thy might; Thine every act is blessing, Thy path is purest light. Thy work no man can hinder, Thy purpose none can stay, Since Thou to bless Thy children Wilt always find a way. 5 Though all the powers of evil The will of God oppose, His purpose will not falter, His pleasure onward goes. Whate’er God’s will resolveth, Whatever He intends, Will always be accomplished True to His aims and ends. 6 Then hope, my feeble spirit, And be thou undismayed; God helps in every trial And makes thee unafraid. Await His time with patience, Then shall thine eyes behold The sun of joy and gladness His brightest beams unfold. 7 Arise, my soul, and banish Thy anguish and thy care. Away with thoughts that sadden And heart and mind ensnare! Thou art not lord and master Of thine own destiny; Enthroned in highest heaven, God rules in equity. 8 Leave all to His direction; In wisdom He doth reign, And in a way most wondrous His course He will maintain. Soon He, His promise keeping, With wonder-working skill Shall put away the sorrows That now thy spirit fill. 9 A while His consolation He may to thee deny, And seem as though in trial He far from thee would fly; A while distress and anguish May compass thee around, Nor to thy supplication An answering voice be found. 10 But if thou perseverest, Thou shalt deliverance find. Behold, all unexpected He will thy soul unbind And from the heavy burden Thy heart will soon set free; And thou wilt see the blessing He had in mind for thee. 11 O faithful child of heaven, How blessèd shalt thou be! With songs of glad thanksgiving A crown awaiteth thee. Into thy hand thy Maker Will give the victor’s palm, And thou to thy Deliverer Shalt sing a joyous psalm 12 Give, Lord, this consummation To all our heart’s distress; Our hands, our feet, e’er strengthen, In death our spirits bless. Thy truth and Thy protection Grant evermore, we pray, And in celestial glory Shall end our destined way. Amen. Topics: Cross and Comfort Scripture: Psalm 37:5 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLICH TUT MICH

Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid

Author: John Dryden; Rhabanus Maurus, d. 856 Hymnal: LH1941 #236 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: Creator Spirit, by whose aid Lyrics: 1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid The world’s foundations first were laid, Come, visit ev'ry humble mind; Come, pour Thy joys on human-kind; From sin and sorrow set us free And make Thy temples worthy Thee. 2 O Source of uncreated light, The Father’s promised Paraclete, Thrice holy Fount, thrice holy Fire, Our hearts with heav’nly love inspire. Come and Thy sacred unction bring To sanctify us while we sing. 3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high, Rich in Thy sev'n-fold energy; Make us eternal truths receive And practice all that we believe. Give us Thyself, that we may see The Father and the Son by Thee. 4 Immortal honor, endless fame, Attend th’almighty Father’s name: The Savior Son be glorified, Who for lost man’s redemption died: And equal adoration be, Eternal Paraclete, to Thee. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Scripture: Romans 8:9 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL' EHR' UND LOB

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges Hymnal: LH1941 #341 (1941) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark how the heav'nly anthem drowns All music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee And hail Him as thy matchless King Thro' all eternity. 2 Crown Him the Virgin's Son, The God incarnate born, Whose arm those crimson trophies won Which now His brow adorn; Fruit of the mystic rose, As of that rose the stem; The root whence mercy ever flows, The Babe of Bethlehem. 3 Crown Him the Lord of Love, Behold His hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified. No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wond'ring eye At mysteries so bright. 4 Crown Him the Lord of Life, Who triumphed o'er the grave And rose victorious in the strife For those He came to save. His glories now we sing Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring And lives that death may die. 5 Crown Him the Lord of Heaven, Enthroned in worlds above, Crown Him the King to whom is given The wondrous name of Love. Crown Him with many crowns As thrones before him fall; Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, For He is King of all. Amen. Topics: The Redeemer Scripture: Revelation 19:12 Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA

Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning

Author: William J. Irons; Thomas de Celano Hymnal: LH1941 #607 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8 First Line: Day of wrath, O day of mourning Lyrics: 1 Day of wrath, O day of mourning! See fulfilled the Prophets' warning, Heav'n and earth in ashes burning. 2 Oh, what fear man's bosom rendeth When from heav'n the Judge descendeth On whose sentence all dependeth! 3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth, Thro' earth's sepulchers it ringeth, All before the throne it bringeth. 4 Death is struck and nature quaking; All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. 5 Lo, the book, exactly worded, Wherein all hath been recorded; Thence shall judgment be awarded. 6 When the Judge his seat attaineth And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. 7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading? Who for me be interceding When the just are mercy needing? 8 King of majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us! 9 Think, good Jesus, my salvation Cost Thy wondrous incarnation; Leave me not to reprobation! 10 Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the cross of suffering bought me; Shall such grace be vainly brought me? 11 Righteous Judge, for sin's pollution Grant thy gift of absolution Ere that day of retribution! 12 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning; Spare, O God, Thy suppliant groaning! 13 From that sinful woman shriven, From the dying thief forgiven, Thou to me a hope hast given. 14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing; Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying! 15 With Thy favored sheep, oh, place me! Nor among the goats abase me, But to Thy right hand upraise me. 16 While the wicked are confounded, Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, Call me, with Thy saints surrounded. 17 Low I kneel with heart-submission, See, like ashes, my contrition; Help me in my last condition! 18 Day of sorrow, day of weeping, When, in dust no longer sleeping, Man awakes in Thy dread keeping! 19 To the rest Thou didst prepare me On Thy cross; O Christ, upbear me! Spare, O God, in mercy spare me! Amen. Topics: The Last Things Judgment Scripture: Zephaniah 1:15-16 Languages: English Tune Title: DIES IRAE

Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice

Author: Richard Massie; Martin Luther Hymnal: LH1941 #387 (1941) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 First Line: Dear Christians, one and all rejoice Lyrics: 1 Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice, With exultation springing, And, with united heart and voice, And holy rapture singing, Proclaim the wonders God hath done, How His right arm the vict'ry won; Right dearly it hath cost Him. 2 Fast bound in Satan’s chains I lay, Death brooded darkly o’er me, Sin was my torment night and day, In sin my mother bore me; Yea, deep and deeper still I fell, Life had become a living hell, So firmly sin possessed me. 3 My own good works availed me naught, No merit they attaining; Free will against God’s judgment fought, Dead to all good remaining. My fears increased till sheer despair Left naught but death to be my share; The pangs of hell I suffered. 4 But God beheld my wretched state Before the world’s foundation, And, mindful of His mercies great, He planned my soul’s salvation. A father’s heart He turned to me, Sought my redemption fervently: He gave His dearest Treasure. 5 He spoke to His beloved Son: ’Tis time to have compassion. Then go, bright Jewel of My crown, And bring to man salvation; From sin and sorrow set him free, Slay bitter death for him that he May live with Thee forever. 6 The Son obeyed His Father’s will, Was born of virgin mother, And God’s good pleasure to fulfill, He came to be my Brother. No garb of pomp or power He wore, A servant’s form, like mine, He bore, To lead the devil captive. 7 To me He spake: Hold fast to Me, I am thy Rock and Castle; Thy Ransom I Myself will be, For thee I strive and wrestle; For I am with thee, I am thine, And evermore thou shalt be Mine: The Foe shall not divide us. 8 The Foe shall shed My precious blood, Me of My life bereaving. All this I suffer for thy good; Be steadfast and believing. Life shall from death the victory win, My innocence shall bear thy sin; So art Thou blest forever. 9 Now to My Father I depart, The Holy Spirit sending And, heavenly wisdom to impart, My help to thee extending. He shall in trouble comfort thee, Teach thee to know and follow Me, And in all truth shall guide thee. 10 What I have done and taught, teach thou, My ways forsake thou never; So shall My kingdom flourish now And God be praised forever. Take heed lest men with base alloy The heavenly treasure should destroy; This counsel I bequeath thee. Amen. Topics: Faith and Justification Scripture: Romans 3:28 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH

Dear Father, Who hast Made Us All

Author: William Czamanske; Albert Knapp Hymnal: LH1941 #299 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments Baptism Scripture: Galatians 3:27 Languages: English Tune Title: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH

Dear Lord, to Thy True Servants Give

Author: W. Gustave Polack Hymnal: LH1941 #482 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Ministry Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: VATER UNSER

Dearest Jesus, We Are Here

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Benjamin Schmolck Hymnal: LH1941 #300 (1941) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesus, we are here, Gladly Thy command obeying; With this child we now draw near In accord with Thine own saying That of Thee it shall be given As a child and heir of heaven. 2 Yea, Thy word is clear and plain, And we would obey it duly: "He who is not born again, Heart and life renewing truly, Born of water and the Spirit, Can My kingdom not inherit." 3 Therefore hasten we to Thee, In our arms this infant bearing; Let us here Thy glory see, Let this child, Thy mercy sharing, In Thine arms be shielded ever, Thine on earth and Thine forever. 4 Gracious Head, Thy member own; Shepherd, take Thy lamb and feed it; Prince of Peace, make here Thy throne; Way of Life, to heaven lead it. Precious Vine, let nothing sever From Thy side this branch forever. 5 Now into Thy heart we pour Prayers that from our hearts proceeded. Our petitions heavenward soar; May our warm desires be heeded! Write the name we now have given, Write it in the book of heaven. Amen. Topics: The Sacraments Baptism Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU

Delay Not, Delay Not, O Sinner, Draw Near

Author: Thomas Hastings Hymnal: LH1941 #278 (1941) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: 1 Delay not, delay not, O sinner, draw near. The waters of life are now flowing for thee. No price is demanded; the Savior is here; Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. 2 Delay not, delay not, O sinner, to come, For mercy still lingers and calls thee today. Her voice is not heard in the vale of the tomb; Her message, unheeded, will soon pass away. 3 Delay not, delay not! The Spirit of Grace, Long grieved and resisted, may take His sad flight And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, To sink in the gloom of eternity’s night. 4 Delay not, delay not! The hour is at hand; The earth shall dissolve, and the heavens shall fade. The dead, small and great, in the Judgment shall stand; What pow'r, then, O sinner, shall lend thee its aid? 5 Delay not, delay not! Why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus, thy God? A fountain is opened; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in His pardoning blood? Amen. Topics: Invitation Scripture: Acts 24:25 Languages: English Tune Title: MALDWYN

Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord

Author: John M. Neale; Unknown Hymnal: LH1941 #307 (1941) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord, And drink the holy Blood for you outpoured. Offered was He for greatest and for least, Himself the Victim and Himself the Priest. 2 He that His saints in this world rules and shields, To all believers life eternal yields, With heav'nly bread makes them that hunger whole, Gives living waters to the thirsting soul. 3 Approach ye, then, with faithful hearts sincere, And take the pledges of salvation here. O Judge of all, our only Savior Thou, In this Thy feast of love to be with us now. Amen. Topics: The Sacraments The Lord's Supper Scripture: Psalm 34:8 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 124TH

Draw Us to Thee

Author: August Crull, d. 1923; Friedrich Funcke Hymnal: LH1941 #215 (1941) Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7 Lyrics: 1 Draw us to Thee, For then shall we Walk in Thy steps forever And hasten on Where Thou art gone To be with Thee, dear Savior. 2 Draw us to Thee, Lord, lovingly; Let us depart with gladness That we may be Forever free From sorrow, grief, and sadness. 3 Draw us to Thee; O grant that we May walk the road to heaven! Direct our way Lest we should stray And from Thy paths be driven. 4 Draw us to Thee That also we Thy heavenly bliss inherit And ever dwell Where sin and hell No more can vex our spirit. 5 Draw us to Thee Unceasingly, Into Thy kingdom take us; Let us fore'er Thy glory share, Thy saints and joint heirs make us. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Ascension Scripture: Song of Solomon 1:4 Languages: English Tune Title: ACH GOTT UND HERR

Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast Blest

Author: Genevieve M. Irons Hymnal: LH1941 #390 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Drawn to the Cross, which Thou has blest With healing gifts for souls distrest, To find in Thee my life, my rest, Christ Crucified, I come. 2 Thou knowest all my griefs and fears, Thy grace abused, my misspent years; Yet now to Thee with contrite tears, Christ Crucified, I come. 3 Wash me and take away each stain; Let nothing of my sin remain. For cleansing, tho’ it be thro’ pain, Christ Crucified, I come. 4 And then for work to do for Thee, Which shall so sweet a service be That angels well might envy me, Christ Crucified, I come. Amen. Topics: Faith and Justification Scripture: John 12:32 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNSTAN

Enslaved by Sin and Bound in Chains

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: LH1941 #141 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Enslaved by sin and bound in chains, Beneath its dreadful tyrant sway, And doomed to everlasting pains, We wretched, guilty captives lay. 2 Nor gold nor gems could buy our peace, Nor all the world’s collected store Suffice to purchase our release; A thousand worlds were all too poor. 3 Jesus, the Lord, the mighty God, An all-sufficient ransom paid. O matchless price! His precious blood For vile, rebellious traitors shed. 4 Jesus the Sacrifice became To rescue guilty souls from hell; The spotless, bleeding, dying Lamb Beneath avenging Justice fell. 5 Amazing goodness! Love divine! Oh, may our grateful hearts adore The matchless grace nor yield to sin Nor wear its cruel fetters more! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19 Languages: English Tune Title: WENN WIR IN HÖCHSTEN NÖTEN

Every Morning Mercies New

Author: Greville Phillimore Hymnal: LH1941 #537 (1941) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 First Line: Ev'ry morning mercies new Lyrics: 1 Ev'ry morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Ev'ry morning let us pay Tribute with the early day; For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. 2 Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west, Lifts the burden from the breast; Gives unbought, to those who pray Strength to stand in evil day. 3 Let our prayers each morn prevail, That these gifts may never fail; And as we confess the sin And the Tempter's pow'r within, Feed us with the Bread of Life; Fit us for our daily strife. 4 As the morning light returns, As the sun with splendor burns, Teach us still to turn to Thee, Ever blessed Trinity, With our hands our hearts to raise, In unfailing prayer and praise. Amen. Amen. Topics: Times and Seasons Morning Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 Languages: English Tune Title: VOLLER WUNDER

Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Valerius Herberger Hymnal: LH1941 #407 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Farewell I gladly bid thee, False, evil world, farewell. Thy life is vain and sinful, With thee I would not dwell. I long to be in heaven, In that untroubled sphere Where they will be rewarded Who served their God while here. 2 By Thy good counsel lead me, O Son of God, my Stay; In each perplexing trial Help me, O Lord, I pray. Mine hour of sorrow shorten, Support my fainting heart, From ev'ry cross deliver, The crown of life impart. 3 When darkness round me gathers, Thy name and cross, still bright, Deep in my heart are sparkling Like stars in blackest night. O heart, this image cherish: The Christ on Calvary, How patiently He suffered And shed His blood for me! 4 Lord, hide my soul securely Deep in Thy wounded side; From every danger shield me And to Thy glory guide. He has been truly blessèd Who reaches heaven above; He has found perfect healing Who rests upon Thy love. 5 Lord, write my name, I pray Thee, Now in the Book of Life, And with all true believers Take me where joys are rife. There let me bloom and flourish, Thy perfect freedom prove, And tell, as I adore Thee, How faithful was Thy love. Amen. Topics: Sanctification (The Christian Life) New Obedience Scripture: Revelation 3:5 Languages: English Tune Title: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

Father, in Whom We Live

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: LH1941 #241 (1941) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Father, in whom we live, In whom we are and move, All glory, pow'r, and praise receive For Thy creating love. 2 O Thou Incarnate Word, Let all Thy ransomed race Unite in thanks with one accord, For Thy redeeming grace. 3 Spirit of Holiness, Let all Thy saints adore Thy sacred gifts and join to bless Thy heart-renewing pow'r. 4 Eternal Triune Lord, Let all the hosts above, Let all the sons of men record, And dwell upon, Thy love. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Scripture: Acts 17:28 Languages: English Tune Title: DOVER

Father, Let Me Dedicate

Author: Lawrence Tuttiett Hymnal: LH1941 #118 (1941) Meter: 7.5.7.5 D Lyrics: 1 Father, let me dedicate, All this year to Thee, In whatever worldly state Thou wilt have me be. Not from sorrow, pain or care, Freedom dare I claim; This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Thy name. 2 Can a child presume to choose Where or how to live? Can a Father’s love refuse All the best to give? More Thou givest ev'ry day Than the best can claim Nor withholdest aught that may Glorify Thy name. 3 If in mercy Thou wilt spare Joys that yet are mine; If on life, serene and fair, Brighter rays may shine. Let my glad heart while it sings, Thee in all proclaim And, whate’er the future brings, Glorify Thy name. 4 If Thou callest to the cross, And its shadow come, Turning all my gain to loss, Shrouding heart and home. Let me think how Thy dear Son To His glory came And in deepest woe pray on: "Glorify Thy name." Amen. Topics: The Church Year New Year Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIFICATION

Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Tender

Author: Percy Dearmer Hymnal: LH1941 #240 (1941) Meter: 11.11.11.6 Lyrics: 1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender; Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning; Spirit all-kindly, Advocate, Defender, Light never waning. 2 Trinity sacred, Unity unshaken; Deity perfect, giving and forgiving, Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken, Hope of all living. 3 Maker of all things, all Thy creatures praise Thee; Lo, all things serve Thee thro' Thy whole creation. Hear us, Almighty, hear us as we raise Thee Our adoration. 4 To the all-ruling Triune God be glory! Highest and Greatest, help Thou our endeavor; We, too, would praise Thee, giving honor worthy, Now and forever. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

Father of Glory, to Thy Name

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: LH1941 #248 (1941) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Father of glory, to Thy name Immortal praise we give, Who dost an act of grace proclaim And bid us rebels live. 2 Immortal honor to the Son, Who makes Thine anger cease; Our lives He ransomed with His own, And died to make our peace. 3 To Thine almighty Spirit be Immortal glory giv'n, Whose teachings brings us near to Thee And train us up for heav'n. 4 Let men with their united voice Adore the eternal God And spread His honors and their joys, Through nations far abroad. 5 Let faith and love and duty join One grateful song to raise; And saints in earth and heaven combine In harmony and praise. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Scripture: Psalm 135:1 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL'

Father of Heaven, Whose Love Profound

Author: Edward Cooper Hymnal: LH1941 #242 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Father of heav'n, whose love profound Lyrics: 1 Father of heav'n, whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy pard'ning love extend. 2 Almighty Son, Incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy quick'ning power extend. 4 Thrice holy! Father, Spirit, Son, Mysterious Godhead, Three in One, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. Amen. Scripture: Revelation 4:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS

Father of Mercies, in Thy Word

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: LH1941 #284 (1941) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines! Forever be Thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the blind and hungry come And light and food receive; Here shall the lowliest guest have room And taste and see and live. 3 Here springs of consolation rise To cheer the fainting mind, And thirsty souls receive supplies And sweet refreshment find. 4 Here the Redeemer’s welcome voice Spreads heav'nly peace around, And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 5 Oh, may these hallowed pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see And still increasing light! 6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou forever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, And view my Savior here. Amen. Topics: The Word Law and Gospel Scripture: Psalm 119:127 Languages: English Tune Title: BEDFORD

Father, Who the Light This Day

Author: Julia A. Elliott Hymnal: LH1941 #8 (1941) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Father, who the light this day Out of darkness didst create, Shine upon us now, we pray, While within Thy courts we wait. Wean us from the works of night, Make us children of the light. 2 Savior, who this day didst break The dark prison of the tomb, Bid our slumb'ring souls awake, Shine thro' all their sin and gloom; Let us, from our bonds set free, Rise from sin and live to Thee. 3 Blessed Spirit, Comforter, Sent this day from Christ on high, Lord, on us Thy gifts confer, Cleanse, illumine, sanctify. All Thy fulness shed abroad; Lead us to the truth of God. Amen. Topics: Adoration Lord's Day Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Tune Title: FRED TIL BOD

Feed Thy Children, God Most Holy

Author: Johann Heermann Hymnal: LH1941 #659 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Scripture: Psalm 145:15-16 Languages: English Tune Title: SCHMÜCKE DICH

Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might

Author: John S. B. Monsell Hymnal: LH1941 #447 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight With all thy might; Christ is thy Strength and Christ thy Right. Lay hold on life, and it shall be Your joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race Thro' God's good grace; Lift up your eyes, and seek His face. Life with its way before us lies; Christ is the Path and Christ the Prize. 3 Cast care aside; Upon thy Guide Lean, and His mercy will provide; Trust, and enduring faith shall prove Christ is its Life and Christ its Love. 4 Faint not nor fear, His arms are near; He changeth not, and thou art dear. Only believe, and thou shalt see That Christ is All in all to thee. Amen. Topics: Sanctification (The Christian Life) Christian Warfare Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON

Flung to the Heedless Winds

Author: John A. Messenger; Martin Luther Hymnal: LH1941 #259 (1941) Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Lyrics: 1 Flung to the heedless winds Or on the waters cast, The martyrs' ashes, watched, Shall gathered be at last. And from that scattered dust, Around us and abroad, Shall spring a plenteous seed Of witnesses for God. 2 The Father hath received Their latest living breath, And vain is Satan's boast Of vict'ry in their death. Still, still, tho' dead, they speak, And, trumpet-tongued, proclaim To many a wak'ning land The one availing Name. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Scripture: Acts 7:59 Languages: English Tune Title: DENBY

For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest

Author: William W. How Hymnal: LH1941 #463 (1941) Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confest, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Oh, may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old And win with them the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine, We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, Through gates of pearl, streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest. Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. Topics: The Church Communion of Saints Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

For All Thy Saints, O Lord

Author: Richard Mant Hymnal: LH1941 #468 (1941) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 For all Thy saints, O Lord, Who strove in Thee to live, Who followed Thee, obeyed, adored, Our grateful hymn receive. 2 For all Thy saints, O Lord, Who strove in Thee to die, Who counted Thee their great Reward, Accept out thankful cry. 3 They all in life or death, With Thee, their Lord, in view, Learned from Thy Holy Spirit's breath To suffer and to do. 4 For this Thy name we bless And humbly pray that we May follow them in holiness And live and die in Thee. Amen. Topics: The Church Communion of Saints Scripture: Revelation 7:15 Languages: English Tune Title: ENERGY

For Many Years, O God of Grace

Author: William M. Czamanske Hymnal: LH1941 #639 (1941) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Topics: Special Occasions Church Anniversary Scripture: Psalm 84:1 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

For Me to Live Is Jesus

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Unknown; Unknown Hymnal: LH1941 #597 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 For me to live is Jesus, To die is gain for me; Then, whensoe'er He pleases, I meet death willingly. 2 For Christ, my Lord and Brother, I leave this world so dim And gladly seek that other, Where I shall be with Him. 3 My woes are nearly over, Tho' long and dark the road; My sin His merits cover, And I have peace with God. 4 Lord, when my pow'rs are failing, My breath comes heavily, And words are unavailing. Oh, hear my sighs to Thee! 5 When mind and thought, 0 Savior, Are flickering like a light That to and fro doth waver Ere 'tis extinguished quite, 6 In that last hour, oh, grant me To slumber soft and still, No doubts to vex or haunt me, Safe anchored on Thy will; 7 And so to Thee still cleaving Through all death's agony, To fall asleep believing And wake in heaven with Thee. 8 Amen! Thou, Christ, my Savior, Wilt grant this unto me. Thy Spirit lead me ever That I fare happily. Amen. Topics: The Last Things Death and Burial Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN

For Thee, O Dear, Dear Country

Author: John M. Neale; Bernard of Morlas Hymnal: LH1941 #614 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 For thee, O dear, dear country, Mine eyes their vigils keep; For very love, beholding Thy happy name, they weep. The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness And love and life and rest. 2 O one, O only mansion, O Paradise of joy, Where tears are ever banished And smiles have no alloy! The Lamb is all thy splendor, The Crucified thy praise; His laud and benediction Thy ransomed people raise. 3 With jasper glow thy bulwarks, Thy streets with em'ralds blaze; The sardius and the topaz Unite in thee their rays; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethyst unpriced; The saints build up thy fabric, And the corner-stone is Christ. 4 Thou hast no shore, fair ocean; Thou hast no time, bright day, Dear fountain of refreshment To pilgrims far away! Upon the Rock of Ages They raise thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel, And Thine the golden dower. 5 O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country, That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest, Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. Amen. Topics: The Last Things Life Everlasting Scripture: Hebrews 11:16 Languages: English Tune Title: BONA PATRIA

For Thy Mercy and Thy Grace

Author: Henry Downton Hymnal: LH1941 #121 (1941) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 For Thy mercy and Thy grace, Constant thro' another year, Hear our song of thankfulness; Savior and Redeemer, hear! 2 Lo, our sins on Thee we cast, Thee, our perfect Sacrifice, And, forgetting all the past, Press unto our glorious prize. 3 Dark the future; let thy light Guide us, bright and Morning Star. Fierce our foes and hard the fight; Arm us, Savior, for the war. 4 In our weakness and distress, Rock of strength, be Thou our Stay; In the pathless wilderness, Be our true and living Way. 5 Who of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread, With Thy rod and staff, O God, Comfort Thou his dying head. 6 Keep us faithful, keep us pure; Keep us evermore Thine own. Help, oh, help us to endure; Fit us for the promised crown. Amen. Topics: The Church Year New Year Scripture: Psalm 59:16 Languages: English Tune Title: CULBACH

Forever with the Lord

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: LH1941 #616 (1941) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: "Forever with the Lord!" Lyrics: 1 "Forever with the Lord!" Amen! so let it be. Life from the dead is in that word, 'Tis immortality. 2 Here in the body pent, Absent from Him, I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 3 My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times to faith's foreseeing eye Thy golden gates appear! 4 Ah, then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above! 5 "Forever with the Lord!" O Father, 'tis Thy will. The promise of that faithful word E'en here to me fulfil. 6 Be Thou at my right hand, Then can I never fail. Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand; Fight Thou, and I'll prevail. 7 So when my dying breath Shall rend the veil in twain, By death I shall escape from death And life eternal gain. 8 Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word And oft repeat before the throne, "Forever with the Lord!" Amen. Topics: The Last Things Life Everlasting Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: SCHUMANN

Founded on Thee, Our Only Lord

Author: Samuel F. Smith Hymnal: LH1941 #637 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Founded on Thee, our only Lord, On Thee, the everlasting Rock, Thy Church shall stand as stands Thy Word, Nor fear the storm nor dread the shock. 2 For Thee our waiting spirits yearn, For Thee this house of praises rear, To Thee with longing hearts we turn: Come, fix Thy glorious presence here. 3 Come with Thy Spirit and Thy pow'r, The Conqu'ror, once the Crucified. Our God, our Strength, our King, our Tow'r, Here plant Thy throne and here abide. 4 Accept the work our hands have wrought; Accept, O God, this earthly shrine. Be Thou our Rock, our Life, our Thought, And we, as living temples, Thine. Amen. Topics: Special Occasions Dedication Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON

From All that Dwell below the Skies

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: LH1941 #15 (1941) Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator's praise arise; Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Redeemer's name be sung Thro' ev'ry land, by every tongue. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy Word; Alleluia! Alleluia! Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen Topics: Adoration Worship and Praise Scripture: Psalm 117 Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Martin Luther Hymnal: LH1941 #329 (1941) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Lyrics: 1 From depths of woe I cry to Thee, Lord, hear me, I implore Thee. Bend down Thy gracious ear to me, My prayer let come before Thee. If Thou rememb'rest each misdeed, If each should have its rightful meed, Who may abide Thy presence? 2 Thy love and grace alone avail To blot out my transgression; The best and holiest deeds must fail To break sin's dread oppression. Before Thee none can boasting stand, But all must fear Thy strict demand And live alone by mercy. 3 Therefore my hope is in the Lord And not in mine own merit; It rests upon His faithful Word To them of contrite spirit That He is merciful and just; This is my comfort and my trust. His help I wait with patience. 4 And though it tarry till the night And till the morning waken, My heart shall never doubt His might Nor count itself forsaken. Do thus, O ye of Israel's seed, Ye of the Spirit born indeed; Wait for your God's appearing. 5 Though great our time and sore or woes, His grace much more aboundeth; His helping love no limit knows, Our utmost need it soundeth. Our Shepherd good and true is He, Who will at last His Israel free From all their sin and sorrow. Amen. Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: AUS TIEFER NOT

From Eternity, O God

Author: August Crull, d. 1923; Caspar Neumann Hymnal: LH1941 #411 (1941) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 From eternity, O God, In Thy Son Thou didst elect me; Therefore, Father, on life's road Graciously to heav'n direct me; Send to me Thy Holy Spirit That His gifts I may inherit. 2 Though alive, I'm dead in sin, Lost to all good things by nature. Holy Ghost, change me within, Make of me a new-born creature; For the flesh works ruination And can never gain salvation. 3 Drive away the gloomy night Of my heart's perverse reflection; Quench all tho'ts that are not right, Hold my reason in subjection; Grant that I from Thee, with yearning, Wisdom always may be learning. 4 Oh, create a heart in me That in Thee, my God, believeth And o'er the iniquity Of my sins most truly grieveth. When dark hours of woe betide me, In the wounds of Jesus hide me. 5 As a branch upon a vine In my blessed Lord implant me; Ever of my Head divine To remain a member grant me. Oh, let Him, my Lord and Savior, Be my Life and Love forever! 6 Faith and hope and charity Graciously, O Father, give me; Be my Guardian constantly That the devil may not grieve me; Grant me humbleness and gladness, Peace and patience in my sadness. 7 Help me speak what's right and good And keep silence on occasion; Help me pray, Lord, as I should, Help me bear my tribulation; Help me die and let my spirit Everlasting life inherit. Amen. Topics: Sanctification (The Christian Life) New Obedience Scripture: Acts 5:15 Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU

From God Shall Naught Divide Me

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Ludwig Helmbold Hymnal: LH1941 #393 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 Lyrics: 1 From God shall naught divide me, For He is true for aye, And on my path will guide me, Who else should often stray; His right hand holdeth me; For me He truly careth, My burdens ever beareth Wherever I may be. 2 When man's help and affection Shall unavailing prove, God grants me His protection And shows His pow'r and love. He helps in ev'ry need, From sin and shame redeems me, From chains and bonds reclaims me, Yea, e'en from death I'm freed. 3 God shall be my Reliance In sorrow’s darkest night; Its dread I bid defiance When He is at my right. I unto Him commend My body, soul, and spirit-- They are His own by merit-- All’s well then at the end. 4 Oh, praise Him, for He never Forgets our daily need; Oh, blest the hour whenever To Him our thoughts can speed; Yea, all the time we spend Without Him is wasted, Till we His joy have tasted, The joy that hath no end. 5 Yea, when the world shall perish With all its pride and power, Whatever worldlings cherish Shall vanish in that hour. But though in death they make The deepest grave our cover, When there our sleep is over, Our God will us awake. 6 What though I here must suffer Distress and trials sore, I merit ways still rougher; And yet there is in store For me eternal bliss, Yea, pleasures without measure, Since Christ is now my Treasure, And shall be evermore. Amen. Topics: Sanctification (The Christian Life) Consecration Scripture: Joshua 24:18 Languages: English Tune Title: VON GOTT WILL ICH NICHT LASSEN

From Greenland's Icy Mountains

Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: LH1941 #495 (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though ev'ry prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown; The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Can we whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! Oh, Salvation! The joyful sound proclaim Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. Amen. Topics: The Church Missions Scripture: Acts 16:9 Languages: English Tune Title: MISSIONARY HYMN

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Martin Luther Hymnal: LH1941 #85 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "From heav'n above to earth I come To bear good news to ev'ry home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing: 2 "To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen virgin mild; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all the earth. 3 "This is the Christ, our God and Lord Who in all need shall aid afford; He will Himself your Savior be From all your sins to set you free. 4 "He will on you the gifts bestow Prepared by God for all below, That in His kingdom, bright and fair, You may with us His glory share. 5 "These are the tokens ye shall mark: The swaddling-clothes and manger dark; There ye shall find the Infant laid By whom the heavens and earth were made." 6 Now let us all with gladsome cheer Go with the shepherds and draw near To see the precious Gift of God, Who hath His own dear Son bestowed. 7 Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes! What is it in yon manger lies? Who is this child, so young and fair? The blessed Christ-child lieth there. 8 Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest, Through whom the sinful world is blest! Thou com'st to share my misery; What can we render, Lord, to Thee? 9 Ah, Lord, who hast created all, How weak art Thou, how poor and small, That Thou dost choose Thine infant bed Where humble cattle lately fed! 10 Were earth a thousand times as fair, Beset with gold and jewels rare, It yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee. 11 For velvets soft and silken stuff Thou hast but hay and straw so rough, Whereon Thou, King, so rich and great, As 'twere Thy heaven, art throned in state. 12 And thus, dear Lord, it pleaseth Thee To make this truth quite plain to me, That all the world's wealth, honor, might, Are naught and worthless in Thy sight. 13 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. 14 My heart with very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep; I, too, must sing with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient cradle-song: 15 Glory to God in highest heaven, Who unto us His Son hath given! While angels sing with pious mirth A glad new year to all the earth. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-18 Languages: English Tune Title: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken

Author: John Newton Hymnal: LH1941 #469 (1941) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken Formed thee for His own abode. On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation’s walls surrounded, Thou may’st smile at all thy foes. 2 See, the streams of living waters Springing from eternal love Well supply thy sons and daughters And all fear of want remove. Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst t’assuage-- Grace, which, like the Lord the Giver, Never fails from age to age? 3 Round each habitation hov'ring, See the cloud and fire appear, For a glory and a cov'ring Showing that the Lord is near. Thus they march, the pillar leading, Light by night and shade by day, Daily on the manna feeding Which He gives them when they pray. 4 Savior, since of Zion’s city I thro' grace a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling’s pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion’s children know. Amen. Topics: The Church Communion of Saints Scripture: Isaiah 33:20-21 Languages: English Tune Title: GALILEAN

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